NC State’s Dave Doeren met with the media yesterday to talk about the upcoming bowl game against Mississippi State and the off-season. Some of the hot topics included Kentavius Street being listed at defensive end, Reggie Gallaspy’s progression, the upcoming season, and how the Pack will look. One area that he signaled out was the offensive line as they are losing three seniors after the bowl game. He said these extra bowl game practices have been excellent for his players, especially the guys who will have a more prominent role next season.
He also spoke highly of his QB in waiting Jalan McClendon and his ability to throw the ball as well as his electric personality with his teammates, but he was quick to add that he must develop game time situations that only come through experience.
One question that Doeren was asked was who he would compare Dak Prescott to. Doeren goes on to compare him physcially to Tim Tebow, but added that he is an excellent passer in addition to his running abilities.
On a non-football note he touched bases on some of the activities that the Belk Bowl have planned for his team, on the agenda is a service project, and a visit to Lowes Motor Speedway. When asked if he has been in a race car, he said, “yes and that he would like to get behind the wheel again.” NC State will take the field on the 30th at 3:30PM, the game will be televised on ESPN.
The 2024 NFL Draft has come and gone, and NC State had two players drafted: Linebacker Payton Wilson in the 3rd round, and Center Dylan McMahon in the 6th round.
Over the past 10 years, NC State has produced 25 NFL Draft picks, and 3 1st round picks. The 25 Draft Picks ranks 8th in the ACC, and the 3 1st Round picks is tied for 7th.
NC State produced 18 NFL Draft Picks in the first 5 Draft’s of Dave Doeren’s tenure. Only 8 Wolfpack players have been selected in the past 5 NFL Drafts.
Players selected in the NFL Draft under Dave Doeren:
2024
Payton Wilson, LB – Pittsburgh – 3rd – 98th
Dylan McMahon, C – Philadelphia – 6th – 190th
NC State Cornerback Shyheim Battle has received an invitation from the New York Jets to participate in their Rookie Mini Camp.
NC State’s Shyheim Battle has been invited to rookie mini camp with the Jets with the opportunity to earn a priority free agent contract. #ncstate#NFLDraft#wpn
Battle had 1 year of eligibility remaining, but declared for the NFL Draft on January 3rd.
He finished this past year as the most experienced player on the Wolfpack’s defense, starting in 41 of the 51 games he has played in dating back to 2019. In a rarity in this day-and-age, Battle was a 4-year starter at the Cornerback position for NC State. He graduated with a degree in Communications.
In his final season in Red and White, Battle had 46 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions, 4 pass breakups and 1 fumble recovery. His PFF Grade of 70.6 was the 7th best on the Wolfpack defense.
Kennedy III won’t be without a friend. He will be joined by Defensive End Savion Jackson, who also signed an Undrafted Free Agent deal.
Kennedy started for the Wolfpack in every single game this season at Nickelback, tallying 31 tackles, 2 interceptions, 6 pass breakups, 2 forced fumbles and 1 fumble recovery.
His ProFootballFocus grade for the season is 79.7, which is the 2nd highest grade on the Wolfpack defense, and the highest grade of all the Safeties that came out of the Transfer Portal last year.
In his one season in Raleigh, Narveson made 18 of his 23 Field Goal attempts for the Wolfpack, and made all 38 Extra Point attempts. Narveson made some history in his one season at NC State, kicking a 57-yard Field Goal against Duke, breaking the school record for the longest Field Goal.
Narveson ranked 4th in the ACC in Field Goals attempted (23), and 5th in Field Goals made (18) this season. He ranked 9th in conference in scoring (7.1 points per game).
We don’t stand a chance. Bet the house and give the points.